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Merlot Tone Bright#EF4360
Scarlet Tone Bright#EF5243
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Merlot Tone Bright vs Scarlet Tone Bright

A detailed comparison of #EF4360 and #EF5243 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Bright
Text on Scarlet Tone Bright

Color Properties

#EF4360
HEX
#EF5243
rgb(239, 67, 96)
RGB
rgb(239, 82, 67)
hsl(350, 84%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 60%)
350°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EF4360, #EF5243);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Tone Bright
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Scarlet Tone Bright
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